South Worcester grade crossing elimination, Worcester, Massachusetts, 8431-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-09-15

GUSN

GUSN-384204

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Description

The image shows a construction scene focused on grade crossing elimination in Worcester, Massachusetts. Several workers are seen standing on a partially constructed elevated structure on the right side, while train tracks and a railcar are visible on the left. Construction materials are scattered around the site and a crane is visible in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
grade crossings
walls
construction (assembling)
workers
boxcars
cranes (equipment)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013071
B-Series negative 8431-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.650.8431-B

Places

Worcester (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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